SMOKED GOUDA AND SPINACH RICE CASSEROLE
"Rice to the Rescue!" Recipe Contest Winner- Elise Lalor Yield: Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients • 3 tablespoons oil • 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots • 2 cups sliced mushrooms • 3 cups hot cooked long grain white rice • 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained • 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese, divided • 1/2 cup whipping cream • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions Preheat broiler.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shallots and mushrooms; saute about 6 to 8 minutes or until tender. Add hot rice, spinach, 1 1/4 cups cheese and cream; stir until cheese melts and mixture is heated through.
Spoon mixture into lightly greased 2-quart casserole.
Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup cheese over top.
Broil about 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts Calories 363 Total Fat 22g Cholesterol 56mg Sodium 649mg Total Carbohydrate 29g Dietary Fiber 4g Protein 15g USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)
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